Bodrum - FAQs

Is Bodrum warm enough to swim in May?

The weather in May can vary and averages generally between 21–26 degrees. May is generally a dry month with perhaps a few days of rain normally at the beginning of the month. The sea temperature is on average around 19 degrees and for some it may still feel quite cold to swim in the sea or pools as they are just starting to warm up and are not as warm as they would be in say August when the temperatures can reach around 37 degrees.

What are the best snorkelling spots around Bodrum?

Thomas Cook do a boat trip costing £35, which has 4 swimming/snorkelling stops, and then 1 stop at Camel beach in Ortakent. Lunch is included. Thomas Cook also do a Discover Down Under excursion, where for £41 you can scuba dive for 30 minutes up to a depth of 6 metres. There is snorkelling equipment on board for guests to use. Non-divers fee £19.

Can i get the bus from Bodrum to Antalya?

To get from Bodrum to Antalya you will need to take a coach from the main bus station. Pamukkale coach company travel there for 60TL and includes snacks on the journey. Dolmus’ are local buses and can take you around the Bodrum peninsular costing 3-5TL per person each way.